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Recent Examples of spawning
Uwa Ede-Osifo, Dallas Morning News, 4 Feb. 2026
After the spawning season, the bass will be returned to Gomez to be released a third time into Lake Alan Henry.
—Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 29 Jan. 2026
Sturgeon management The sturgeon population has increased in the past 20 years due to rearing and stocking efforts, research and protection of spawning adults, according to the DNR.
—Tanya Wildt, Freep.com, 5 Jan. 2026
Experiments and field observations showed that fine sand particles get carried inward and settle in this central zone, providing a soft, safe patch for females to use as a spawning site.
—New Atlas, 3 Jan. 2026
Cooler temperatures found in the north branch of the Milwaukee River watershed are critical for trout spawning and trout populations are of great concern, Nenn said.
—Claudia Levens, jsonline.com, 30 Dec. 2025
The annual spawning season closure affects species such as black, gag, yellowfin, scamp, red and rock hind grouper, among others.
—Luisa Yanez, Miami Herald, 28 Dec. 2025
The scandal also became a sort of spectacle, spawning reenactments and prompting musical artists to issue warnings ahead of shows.
—Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 27 Dec. 2025
The Coldplay concert moment quickly exploded into an internet firestorm, spawning memes, speculation and intense scrutiny.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 20 Dec. 2025
Brian Truitt, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026
That was the game that saw Perry ejected just a few minutes in, followed by him having to make the long walk from the rink to the dressing room at the Cotton Bowl, spawning a million memes in the process.
—Sean McIndoe, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
Antisemitism is surging across the globe, reaching levels not seen since the end of World War II and spawning atrocities like the Hanukkah massacre at Australia’s Bondi Beach that killed 15 people.
—Elliott Broidy, Sun Sentinel, 27 Jan. 2026
Photos of Macron in his statement shades went viral, spawning countless memes and comments with references to ‘80s films such as Top Gun, Cobra, and Terminator.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 23 Jan. 2026
Large language models, like Google Gemini and Claude, are continually spawning new iterations.
—Sarah Henry, AZCentral.com, 19 Jan. 2026
These projects are spawning new suppliers and accelerating growth for specialized players that sit upstream of utilities and hyperscalers.
—Krysta Escobar, CNBC, 17 Jan. 2026
The band was the first to sanction fan taping at their concerts, spawning an abundance of homespun recordings that have been collected, traded and debated for decades.
—Erin Osmon, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2026
Yet the show, centered on the murder of Laura Palmer, became a surprise sensation — lasting two seasons, spawning a prequel movie, and returning two decades later for a revival season.
—James Mercadante, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Jan. 2026
Noun
The dating competition, which features several women vying to capture the heart of one man, has been a franchise-spawning hit.
—Uwa Ede-Osifo, Dallas Morning News, 4 Feb. 2026
After the spawning season, the bass will be returned to Gomez to be released a third time into Lake Alan Henry.
—Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 29 Jan. 2026
Sturgeon management The sturgeon population has increased in the past 20 years due to rearing and stocking efforts, research and protection of spawning adults, according to the DNR.
—Tanya Wildt, Freep.com, 5 Jan. 2026
Experiments and field observations showed that fine sand particles get carried inward and settle in this central zone, providing a soft, safe patch for females to use as a spawning site.
—New Atlas, 3 Jan. 2026
Cooler temperatures found in the north branch of the Milwaukee River watershed are critical for trout spawning and trout populations are of great concern, Nenn said.
—Claudia Levens, jsonline.com, 30 Dec. 2025
The annual spawning season closure affects species such as black, gag, yellowfin, scamp, red and rock hind grouper, among others.
—Luisa Yanez, Miami Herald, 28 Dec. 2025
The scandal also became a sort of spectacle, spawning reenactments and prompting musical artists to issue warnings ahead of shows.
—Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 27 Dec. 2025
The Coldplay concert moment quickly exploded into an internet firestorm, spawning memes, speculation and intense scrutiny.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 20 Dec. 2025
Verb
The movie also offers a bunch of original Charli XCX tunes, spawning a soundtrack much better than the singer’s own lackluster mockumentary.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026
That was the game that saw Perry ejected just a few minutes in, followed by him having to make the long walk from the rink to the dressing room at the Cotton Bowl, spawning a million memes in the process.
—Sean McIndoe, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
Antisemitism is surging across the globe, reaching levels not seen since the end of World War II and spawning atrocities like the Hanukkah massacre at Australia’s Bondi Beach that killed 15 people.
—Elliott Broidy, Sun Sentinel, 27 Jan. 2026
Photos of Macron in his statement shades went viral, spawning countless memes and comments with references to ‘80s films such as Top Gun, Cobra, and Terminator.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 23 Jan. 2026
Large language models, like Google Gemini and Claude, are continually spawning new iterations.
—Sarah Henry, AZCentral.com, 19 Jan. 2026
These projects are spawning new suppliers and accelerating growth for specialized players that sit upstream of utilities and hyperscalers.
—Krysta Escobar, CNBC, 17 Jan. 2026
The band was the first to sanction fan taping at their concerts, spawning an abundance of homespun recordings that have been collected, traded and debated for decades.
—Erin Osmon, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2026
Yet the show, centered on the murder of Laura Palmer, became a surprise sensation — lasting two seasons, spawning a prequel movie, and returning two decades later for a revival season.
—James Mercadante, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spawning
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Today, the wood stork's breeding population is estimated at between 10,000 and 14,000 nesting pairs across around 100 sites — more than twice the number of pairs and over three times the number of colonies compared to when it was listed.—
Dan Raby,
CBS News,
11 Feb. 2026
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The recent success of wolves in improving their population in California to include four successful breeding pairs triggered the start of a new phase of the plan.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
6 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The company has compared the cost of creating a biodrone to that of building a conventional unmanned aerial vehicle, emphasizing that birds require no battery recharging and can fly farther in a single day.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Feb. 2026
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Her daughter, Nina Greipel, fulfilled a promise to patrons by creating a cookbook of the restaurant's recipes.—
Amanda Hancock,
Louisville Courier Journal,
10 Feb. 2026
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Running gags include Moses’ age, certain players’ penchant for forgetfulness and star receiver Stefon Diggs’ proclivity for procreation.—
Michael Silver,
New York Times,
5 Feb. 2026
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Every human culture known to science has some form of dance – remarkable for something that, on face value, does not satisfy any basic need for sustenance or procreation.—
Luis Melecio-Zambrano,
Mercury News,
31 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Then, America began exporting caviar to Europe, causing prices to skyrocket because the production boom made sturgeon scarce and caviar rare.—
Chad Murphy,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
10 Feb. 2026
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Mixing grapefruit, whether as a juice or in a dietary supplement, with some medications can disrupt how the drugs are processed in your body, potentially causing dangerous side effects or loss of effectiveness.—
Ross Phan,
Verywell Health,
9 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Most fusion technologies, as well as nuclear fission, are based on generating heat to power steam turbines, which produce the electricity.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
13 Feb. 2026
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In a bow drill, a bow moves a string wrapped around the drill shaft, generating faster and more controlled drilling than pushing or twisting by hand.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
13 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The superstars of the NHL will return to Winter Olympic action later on Wednesday, bringing with them thousands of fans from across the world, but it’s been far from a smooth buildup to the Games.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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In 2024, Nathan launched her own bicoastal firm, The Agency Group (TAG), bringing along some former Hiltzik Strategies colleagues as well as clients including Depp, Drake, Logan Paul, The Chainsmokers and key K-pop producer Hybe America.—
Gary Baum,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Feb. 2026
Verb
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More than 30 people were killed in the clashes, prompting condemnation from Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who invoked the country’s peaceful heritage.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
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In September, a swarm of Russian drones flew into Poland's airspace, prompting NATO aircraft to scramble to intercept them and shoot down some of the devices.—
DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE STAFF FROM WIRE REPORTS,
Arkansas Online,
6 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Notaro was also the person who first brought this idea to director Ryan White and his producing partner, Jessica Hargrave (Good Night Oppy).—
David Canfield,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Feb. 2026
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With just a few supplies and some elbow grease, your ice maker will be back to producing fresh, clean ice in no time.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Spawning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spawning. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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